Fragrance comparison

Grain de Sable vs Timeless

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

3 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #23,281 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Timeless

Ajmal

2.8513 votes

Rank #71,797 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 4 categories.

Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Timeless
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Grain de Sable3/4

Timeless1/4

Ratings & consensus: Grain de Sable
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Timeless
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grain de Sable

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

TimelessAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

2.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 36%

Category winnerGrain de SableRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

23%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

69%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageTimeless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

rose77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

Top

Cherry BlossomIrisJasmine

Heart

RoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberHyacinthSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#71,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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Ajmal Timeless is a floral amber with a soft, powdery iris feel and a rosy, jasmine-ylang heart. It opens in a pretty, petal-forward way (cherry blossom is the idea), then settles into ambered woods with sandalwood warmth. If you enjoy classic feminine florals that lean smooth and slightly powdery, it is worth samplin…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Grain de Sable or Timeless?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 4 categories. Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes; Timeless is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Timeless for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Grain de Sable or Timeless?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Timeless 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grain de Sable or Timeless?

Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 64/100, Grain de Sable 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grain de Sable and Timeless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Iris.

Is Grain de Sable or Timeless better for summer or winter?

Grain de Sable suits daytime wear; Timeless suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grain de Sable and Timeless?

Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Timeless has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Iris and Jasmine, heart notes of Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Hyacinth and Sandalwood.